Striving in the Red Mansion.

Summary

Jia Zheng's family dynamics are tense, marked by a clash between Jia Huan and Jia She over household management and embezzlement allegations. Jia Huan, a scholar, suggests strict financial reforms, including investigating embezzlement by household servants, which angers Jia She. Despite Jia Zheng's attempts to mediate, Jia Huan's sharp tongue and strategic thinking put pressure on Jia She, revealing underlying corruption. The atmosphere escalates as Jia Huan hints at serious misconduct involving military governors, suggesting potential rebellion. The implications of such accusations create a chilling silence, highlighting the precarious position of the Jia family within the political landscape.

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